Simon Messenger

Simon Messenger is an accomplished sustainability professional with extensive experience in corporate reporting, sustainable finance, and climate change consultancy. Currently serving as a Market Engagement Fellow for the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at the IFRS Foundation, Simon also holds the position of CEO and Founder at 1Planet Advisory, an international consultancy focused on sustainability issues. As the Implementation Lead for the UNEP Finance Initiative's Net Zero Banking Alliance, Simon provides expert guidance on implementing sustainable practices in banking. Previous roles include Senior Advisor for the Value Reporting Foundation, Director for France and the UK at the 2° Investing Initiative, and Managing Director at the Climate Disclosure Standards Board. Simon's career began in consulting with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers and further builds on a strong educational background with a Distinction in MSc Ecological Economics and a First Class Medal in BSc Environmental Geoscience from The University of Edinburgh.